Toiletries and Grooming

Toiletry and grooming items you can and cannot take through airport security and on a plane

  • Can I Take Lotion on a Plane? TSA Rules Explained

    Can I Take Lotion on a Plane? TSA Rules Explained

    Flying, particularly on a long-haul flight, can be very dehydrating, not only internally, but also for your skin and your eyes. So being able to use some of your favorite hand, face or eye lotion during the flight can go a long way to making you feel a little more human. But are you allowed…

  • Can You Take Perfume on a Plane

    Can You Take Perfume on a Plane

    Long flights can make you sweaty, and uncomfortable and will make you long for a refreshing option while traveling. One of the safest options is to carry your favorite fragrance along with you to keep you perked up during the long flight hours. We have thoroughly researched and made sure to answer every question that…

  • Can You Take a Flat Iron on a Plane?

    Can You Take a Flat Iron on a Plane?

    If you regularly use a flat to keep your hair the way you want it then you will probably want to take it with you when you travel. But can you take a flat iron on a plane in your carry on or your checked baggage? The Quick Answer: Can you bring a flat iron…

  • Can You Bring a Curling Iron on A Plane?

    Can You Bring a Curling Iron on A Plane?

    I remember my wife asking me “can I take my curling iron in my hand luggage?” when we first got together and, to be honest, I didn’t have a clue. If I had known then what I know now I would have said yes! Now I also know these can also be called a curling…

  • Can You Take a Hair Dryer on a Plane? TSA Hair Dryer Rules

    Can You Take a Hair Dryer on a Plane? TSA Hair Dryer Rules

    If you are traveling by air and want your hair to look its best for that important meeting or glamorous social occasion then you will want to ensure that you will have a decent hairdryer available. Often those in hotel rooms or cruise ship bathrooms are useless so taking your own makes sense. Standard corded…

  • Can You Take Nail Glue on a Plane?

    Can You Take Nail Glue on a Plane?

    Wearing false nails has become very fashionable in recent years so if one falls off while you are away traveling you need to be able to stick it back on. But can you take a suitable nail glue with you? I will cover the full nail glue rules in this article so you will know…

  • Can You Take Hairspray on A Plane?

    Can You Take Hairspray on A Plane?

    My wife couldn’t travel without her hairspray. I think she would rather leave me behind than not take her favorite hairspray with her. But can you bring hairspray on a plane and if so where can you pack it? To make sure that you don’t have your hairspray confiscated by a security agent, which happens…

  • Can You Bring Dry Shampoo on a Plane? Carry On and Checked Bags

    Can You Bring Dry Shampoo on a Plane? Carry On and Checked Bags

    If you are going on a long flight then you may well feel like you might want to do something with your hair before you arrive at your destination to stop yourself from looking like you have been dragged through a hedge backward. Obviously, you cannot wash your hair conventionally with normal liquid shampoo but…

  • Can You Bring Makeup on a Plane in Carry On Luggage?

    Can You Bring Makeup on a Plane in Carry On Luggage?

    Being able to bring makeup on a plane, and particularly in carry on luggage, is something that most women (and some men these days) are likely to need to do at some time or another. This is particularly true as so many only take carry on luggage these days for short trips. If you are…

  • Can You Take Tweezers on A Plane and Other Sharp Objects

    Can You Take Tweezers on A Plane and Other Sharp Objects

    Tweezers and other sharp items fall under the TSA airport security rules which govern carrying any sharp object that might potentially be used as a weapon. These rules are, understandably, quite strict. There may of course be all sorts of reasons why you wish to take sharp objects on a flight with you and the…